Jamie Marturano Posts

This week, in honor of IT Pros everywhere, CompTIA recognizes your skill, dedication and your contributions with IT Pro Appreciation Week 2016, which concludes on July 29 with the 17 annual IT SysAdmin Day.

Cities and markets have an allure. They have a strength that draws people, and when those people stay, that’s when the city develops its vibe. We’ve identified ten parts of the U.S. where the vibe is skewing toward IT, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

This Presidents’ Day, learn how U.S. presidents have encouraged advances in technology to secure the country and stimulate growth throughout the last century.

Alex Ehret is a competitor, as is evident by his three black belts in taekwondo. In his new business venture, he’s finding success fueled from that same competitive drive, coupled with his efforts in networking and forming key partnerships.

Walt Jaqua and Kevin Kelly, two Indiana-based IT instructors, are doing hands-on work to get students certified and in jobs right after graduation.

In honor of SysAdmin Appreciation Day this coming Friday, we spoke with IT system administrators about the most rewarding nature of their work – solving problems – as well as those who have benefitted from SysAdmins getting them out of many a jam.

The learning curve was steep in 2008 when Joy Dark first entered the IT industry and landed smack dab in the healthcare environment. But today there’s a cert for that.

As the original pioneers in the IT industry look toward retirement, the younger generation is prepping to take over. And they’re starting early, as the certification age skews slightly younger. In some cases, they are studying as soon as they learn to read.

Mark Botros has big plans in IT. He wants to be the next Bill Gates. And it all started with a Spider-Man video game.

As you dust off your bookshelves and open the windows for a fresh breath of spring air, don’t forget the cobwebs trailing into your professional life. It’s time to give your resume a clean sweep.